What is a twin block and why do I need to wear one? Sometimes the growth of your bottom jaw is a little behind the development of the top giving the appearance of the top teeth sticking out. Before we are able to straighten your teeth, we need to make sure your [...]
Am I too old for braces? The short answer to this is usually no! Over the years, we have had private patients from their early 20s to retirement age. It's not so much about age but about your overall oral health and whether any underlying conditions make orthodontic treatment unwise. If you [...]
What is it like to wear Invisalign? This is a question we often get asked by patients curious about straightening their teeth with Invisalign. Invisalign uses a series of thin and clear trays to gradually move your teeth. Each tray gently moves your teeth towards their final position. When you first put [...]
What are the advantages of Invisalign over braces? Invisalign is a great alternative to braces. Using a series of thin and almost invisible clear trays, your teeth gradually move giving you the smile you have always wanted. Invisalign is popular for a number of reasons, here are some of the reasons why [...]
Metal and Ceramic braces What are metal braces? Metal braces are still one of the most common and effective orthodontic treatments available. They help to straighten teeth and correct your bite using stainless steel brackets, a series of thin metal wires and subtle or brightly coloured elastic ties that hold the wire [...]
How do braces move teeth? One of the questions we often get asked is 'how do braces move teeth?' This is a great question, the answer to which will help explain a lot of what we do and what you might experience during treatment. Teeth are constantly subjected to pressure from your [...]
Practice Complaints Policy If you have a complaint or concern regarding the service you have received from the Orthodontist or any members of staff in the practice, please let us know. We operate a practice complaints procedure as part of an NHS system for dealing with complaints. Our complaints system adheres with [...]
Why you should be using an interdental brush If you are wearing fixed braces, there are a lot more places for food to get trapped which can cause plaque to form and if left untreated, can lead to tooth decay. No one wants to end treatment with extra visits to their dentist so [...]
COVID-19 Update - January 2021 Following the announcement early in January from the First Minister of increased measures to contain the virus's spread, we would like to confirm that we remain open and will be continuing to see patients who have confirmed appointments. Additional measures will continue to be employed at the practice [...]
Black Friday Promotion Announcing our Black Friday (and Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) promotion of free teeth whitening worth £350 for private adult patients starting treatment before the end of February 2021. Simply get in touch, arrange a consultation and start your journey towards a new smile before the end [...]
